In a striking move, UniCredit, one of Italy's largest banks, has stepped forward with a proposal to buy another significant Italian lender, Banco BPM. The potential deal, valued around 10 billion euros (over $11 billion), is just the latest in a series of similar mergers happening across Europe's ba
Bats are known carriers of coronaviruses, including those responsible for SARS and MERS. With the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding these viruses in bat populations has become crucial. A review of studies across Europe found that bats in countries like Italy and Germany carry a variety of coronavirus
Swedish battery company Northvolt has taken a significant step by filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U. S. This move comes as a setback for Europe's plans to become a major player in the electric vehicle (EV) market. Once a highly valued private tech firm, Northvolt aims to restructure its debt
Get ready, music fans! The Weather Station, known for her thoughtful and emotional performances, is hitting the road in 2025. This tour is set to celebrate the release of her new album, Humanhood, which comes out on January 17 via Fat Possum. But that's not all – she's also shared a new song called
Ever wished you could walk around hands-free and ask questions like a real-life spy? Meta's got something for you! Their AI-powered Ray-Ban smartglasses have just hit the shelves in France, Spain, Ireland, and Italy. Wearers can now get answers in French, Italian, Spanish, and English. Ask about the
In a recent study, mentors from 11 European countries shared their insights on teaching psychological safety during clinical internships. Psychological safety is crucial for healthcare trainees, enabling them to speak up, learn from mistakes, and engage fully in their tasks. The mentors highlighted
Ukraine is worried about Donald Trump's presidency. They fear he might end the war with Russia too quickly, leaving them vulnerable. Trump's close relationship with Vladimir Putin makes things even more uncertain. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, should be concerned. While Trump hasn't promi
Imagine you're walking through a bustling city in Europe, wondering how economic progress influences financial crimes. This study takes a close look at 27 EU countries from 2005 to 2020. By using a method called Pooled OLS, researchers discovered some interesting patterns. As societies become more d
Imagine a vast digital library where anyone can explore and contribute to science. That's the European Open Science Cloud in a nutshell. It's designed to make data easy to find, use, and share. And guess who's one of the biggest groups using it? Regular people like you and me! We don't need to be ex
Around 50 European leaders gathered in Budapest to discuss how Donald Trump's presidency could affect their continent. Emmanuel Macron, the French President, urged the leaders to prioritize European interests. The leaders agreed that defense spending should increase to lessen reliance on the U. S. N
